Montrachet | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 1985 |
Closed | 2006 |
Street address | 239 West Broadway |
City | New York |
State | New York |
Postal/ZIP Code | 10013 |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 40°43′10.4″N 74°0′21″W / 40.719556°N 74.00583°W |
Montrachet was a French restaurant in Tribeca, Manhattan, NYC that opened in April 1985; [1] it was Drew Nieporent’s first restaurant. Within seven weeks of opening, The New York Times gave it a three star rating which it kept for 21 years. [1] It closed in the summer of 2006. [2]
Unlike other “serious French restaurants” of the time, Montrachet was a remodeled industrial space with pipes that were exposed, original plaster ceilings, young staff dressed all in black, and a printed menu in English instead of French. Daniel Johnnes' wine list gave American wines as much focus as French. [3] Wine Spectator honored them with a Grand Award in 1994. [4] [5]
Staff who have worked at Montrachet include Bill Yosses, [6] David Bouley (the original chef), [3] and Debra Ponzek. [7]
The restaurant won the 1995 James Beard Foundation Award for outstanding service and outstanding wine service. [8]
Montrachet was described as "a formative restaurant for … American wine lovers" [2] and one of New York City's most romantic restaurants. [1] After it closed, Wine Spectator said "Montrachet was a TriBeCa trailblazer that opened in 1985, setting the stage and style for downtown Manhattan dining.” [5]
Montrachet | |
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| |
Restaurant information | |
Established | 1985 |
Closed | 2006 |
Street address | 239 West Broadway |
City | New York |
State | New York |
Postal/ZIP Code | 10013 |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 40°43′10.4″N 74°0′21″W / 40.719556°N 74.00583°W |
Montrachet was a French restaurant in Tribeca, Manhattan, NYC that opened in April 1985; [1] it was Drew Nieporent’s first restaurant. Within seven weeks of opening, The New York Times gave it a three star rating which it kept for 21 years. [1] It closed in the summer of 2006. [2]
Unlike other “serious French restaurants” of the time, Montrachet was a remodeled industrial space with pipes that were exposed, original plaster ceilings, young staff dressed all in black, and a printed menu in English instead of French. Daniel Johnnes' wine list gave American wines as much focus as French. [3] Wine Spectator honored them with a Grand Award in 1994. [4] [5]
Staff who have worked at Montrachet include Bill Yosses, [6] David Bouley (the original chef), [3] and Debra Ponzek. [7]
The restaurant won the 1995 James Beard Foundation Award for outstanding service and outstanding wine service. [8]
Montrachet was described as "a formative restaurant for … American wine lovers" [2] and one of New York City's most romantic restaurants. [1] After it closed, Wine Spectator said "Montrachet was a TriBeCa trailblazer that opened in 1985, setting the stage and style for downtown Manhattan dining.” [5]